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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,626.39, 11,435.43 and 3,241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,626.39, 11,435.43 and 3,241.44 is: 4,860.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,626.39 : 11,435.43 = 3,241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,626.39/11,435.43 = 3,241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,626.39x = 11,435.43 × 3,241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,626.39x = 37,067,260.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,067,260.22/7,626.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,860.39

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